Pennsylvania Hiking Trails
Field-tested guides to the best hikes in the Keystone State. From beginner-friendly walks to demanding all-day routes. Browse by region, difficulty, or experience.
Bushkill Falls: $22 & 1,267 Stairs (Which Trail?)
Four trails, eight waterfalls, one admission. Here's which trail to do (and how to avoid the crowds).
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Cucumber Falls: The Instagram Stop vs. The Actual Hike
0.2 miles or 2.8 miles? Here's how to see the falls, walk behind them, and avoid the parking chaos.
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Boulder Field Hickory Run: Ice Age You Can Drive To
Drive or hike to this National Natural Landmark. Here's the geology, access options, and safety tips.
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D&L Trail (Lehigh Gorge): 26 Miles Downhill
The classic shuttle-and-bike route from White Haven to Jim Thorpe. It's a 2% downhill grade, but the wind might have other plans.
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Falls Trail at Ricketts Glen: The Photographer's Playbook
Counter-clockwise route, photography tips, and the 3.2-mile shortcut. Here's how to hike the Falls Trail.
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Glen Onoko Falls: PA's Most Famous Closed Trail
Closed since 2019. Here's why, what the fines are, and what the alternatives are (Overlook Trail, D&L Trail).
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Hawk Falls Trail: Short, Sweet, and Slammed
1.2 miles, rhododendron tunnels, and a 25-foot waterfall. Here's the parking strategy and swimming rules.
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Mount Tammany Loop: The Parking Lottery
Red Dot scramble, Blue Blaze descent, and the parking strategy. Here's how to hike Mount Tammany in the Delaware Water Gap.
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